Attractions

Parc Borély, situated in Marseille, France, is a municipal park accessible to the public. It has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture as one of France's notable gardens. The park is spread over 17 hectares and is located adjacent to the Jardin botanique E.M. Heckel.

Situated approximately 1.5 kilometers (7⁄8 mile) off the coast of Marseille in southeastern France, the Château d'If is a fortress located on the Île d'If, which is the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago. Initially constructed in the 16th century, it was primarily used as a prison until the late 19th century. Following its demilitarization, the fortress was made accessible to the public in 1890. It has gained significant fame for being featured in Alexandre Dumas's adventure novel, The Count of Monte Cristo.

The Abbey of Saint-Victor, situated in Marseille, southern France, was established in the late Roman era and named after Victor of Marseilles, a revered soldier saint and martyr. Today, it is a historical site that no longer functions as an abbey.

Situated at the terminus of Marseille's primary thoroughfare, the Canebière, lies the historic Old Port of Marseille. Serving as the city's natural harbor since ancient times, the Old Port has evolved into the bustling heart of Marseille, attracting visitors and locals alike. Notably, in 2013, the area was predominantly converted into a pedestrian zone, cementing its status as Marseille's premier public space.

La Vieille Charité, located in the historic Panier neighborhood of Marseille in southern France, was originally built as an almshouse. Today, it serves as both a museum and cultural center. The Baroque-style structure was designed by architect Pierre Puget and constructed between 1671 and 1749. It consists of four ranges of arcaded galleries spanning three stories, enclosing a central space with a chapel at its center topped by an ovoid dome.

The Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, also known as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, is a small basilica located in Lyon, France. Its construction took place between 1872 and 1896, entirely funded by private sources, and it stands prominently atop a hill overlooking the city. Interestingly, the site on which it was built was once the Roman forum of Trajan, which was known as the "forum vetus" or "old forum" in French, leading to the inverted corruption of its name to "Fourvière".
Perched atop the Fourvière hill, the basilica dominates the skyline of Lyon and has become a symbol of the city. The basilica offers guided tours and houses a Museum of Sacred Art, attracting 2 million visitors annually. Visitors can climb the north tower for a breathtaking 180-degree view of Lyon and its surroundings, including the distant Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak.

The Lyon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is a renowned Roman Catholic church. The Lyon Cathedral is over 9 centuries old. It stands in the Old Town and, as part of it, is included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List.
The cathedral houses 14th-century astronomical clocks, among the oldest in the world.
Adjacent to the cathedral is the "archaeological garden" with the remains of two other 11th-century churches (Saint Stephen and the Holy Cross), destroyed during the French Revolution, as well as excavations of an early Christian baptistery from the 4th century.

The Museum of Confluences, situated in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement in France, is a science and anthropology museum that officially opened on December 20, 2014. It forms part of the Confluence quarter's extensive redevelopment project and is situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers' southern end, near the A7 motorway. The building features a deconstructivist architectural style, which has been compared to a floating cloud of stainless steel and glass, and was designed by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au.

Located in the heart of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district, Place Bellecour is a vast square that spans 312 m by 200 m (62,000 m² or 15 acres). It is renowned for being one of the largest open squares in Europe, devoid of any greenery or trees, and the third biggest square in France, after the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux (126,000 m²) and the Place de la Concorde in Paris (86,400 m²). Notably, it is also the largest pedestrian square in Europe, unlike the Place de la Concorde and Place des Quinconces where vehicles are permitted.
At the center of the square stands a remarkable equestrian statue of King Louis XIV, created by François-Frédéric Lemot in 1825. On the western end of the square stands another statue of the Petit Prince and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Additionally, two pavilions are situated on the square that houses the Lyon tourist information office and an art gallery.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Place Bellecour is an iconic attraction in Lyon that visitors should not miss.

Located in the heart of Old Lyon, the Museum of Miniatures and Cinema is a unique destination in France that offers visitors the chance to explore two rare and unusual art forms.
In addition to the special effects section, the Museum of Miniatures and Cinema also offers an exclusive collection of miniature scenes by Dan Ohlmann. These micro-scenes are true-to-scale 1/12 reproductions of living spaces that are incredibly realistic. Visitors can admire over 1,000 masterpieces of patience and dexterity created by miniature artists from all around the world.
The museum is housed in the prestigious 16th-century House of Lawyers and features vast sets that were used in various film productions. Visitors can admire a rich collection of authentic objects from major European and American film studios.
Seven educational rooms are dedicated to illustrating the special effects techniques used in cinema. These rooms are filled with miniatures, animatronics, masks, prosthetics, robots, costumes, creatures, and monsters of all kinds. With more than 450 legendary films on display, visitors can dive into the secrets of cinema's backstage and learn about the art of cinematic special effects.